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The tariff classification of a rug from China
Issued October 28, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5703.30.8030
Headings: 5703
Product description
The submitted sample, identified as Sku 2507143, is a rug. The rug is made from polypropylene yarns that are tufted into a pre-existing woven cotton base fabric. The rug features a loop pile surface. It is coated with latex and a secondary backing has been added. The rug measures approximately 60 x 96 inches.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the rug will be 5703.30.8030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor covering, tufted whether or not made up: of other man-made textile materials: other…measuring not more than 5.
Full text
N126425 October 28, 2010 CLA-2-57:OT:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5703.30.8030 Ms. Edith Chapa Pier 1 Imports P.O. Box 961020 Fort Worth, TX 76161-0020 RE: The tariff classification of a rug from China Dear Ms. Chapa: In your letter dated October 4, 2010 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, identified as Sku 2507143, is a rug. The rug is made from polypropylene yarns that are tufted into a pre-existing woven cotton base fabric. The rug features a loop pile surface. It is coated with latex and a secondary backing has been added. The rug measures approximately 60 x 96 inches. You state that the tufting is performed using rug guns. The applicable subheading for the rug will be 5703.30.8030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor covering, tufted whether or not made up: of other man-made textile materials: other…measuring not more than 5.25 m2 in area. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist John Hansen at (646) 733-3043. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
Ruling history
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